Multiple federal sources confirm that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some, though not all, U.S. Border Patrol agents will depart Minnesota imminently. The move coincides with President Donald Trump’s announcement of deploying border czar Tom Homan to lead operations in Minneapolis.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described Bovino as a “wonderful man” and “great professional,” stating he will continue leading Customs and Border Patrol nationally while Homan serves as the primary point of contact for immigration enforcement on the ground.

The impending departure follows reports that Operation Metro Surge—a federal initiative with over 3,000 agents in Minnesota—includes approximately 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and 1,000 Border Patrol officers. Bovino, a North Carolina native who joined the Border Patrol in 1996, has served as regional chief under both administrations before rising to prominence during recent immigration enforcement initiatives.

Under Biden’s leadership, Bovino was relieved of command for his El Centro, California sector after concerns arose regarding social media activity and sworn testimony about border conditions. He later assumed a prominent role in Trump’s second administration through aggressive immigration policies. Bovino has urged the public not to interfere with or obstruct federal law enforcement operations during this transition.